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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1890

321 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 17

West Macquarie Election. Mr. Boyd at Newbridge

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 28 November 1890 · page 2

There was a large and influential gathering of the electors of West Macquarie last night to hear Mr. Boyd, the Free trade candidate, at Newbridge. By…

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In Parliament. the Refreshment Room

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 2

The Assembly last night refused to receive a petition from a meeting of Temperance advocates in favor of Local Option, and against the sale of intoxicating…

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The West Macquarie Election. Mr. Charles Boyd's Candidature. His Address at Perth. an Attentive Hearing. His Claims Espoused by Mr. G. E. Machattie a Vote of Confidence. Ringing Cheers for Crick

National Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 2

Mr. Chas. Boyd, the freetrade candidate in the contest for the election of a member to represent West Macquarie in the Legislative Assembly, addressed…

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West Macquarie Election

National Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 2

THE fact that Mr. W. P. Crick is going to be re-elected for West Macquarie on his merits as a hard-working and intelligent representative and as a bold and…

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The West Macquarie Election. to the Editor of the "National Advocate."

National Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 2

SIR,—A letter appeared in your issue of Wednesday last over the initials of "S.L." This "S.L." may on paper, pose before the electors of West one of those who at every election are to be found prowling around every camp like a pack of hungry jackalls. He says he is sorry that Mr. Ryan withdrew…

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The Respectable Candidate. to the Editor of the "National Advocate."

National Advocate · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 3

Sir,—Mr. Wise may well say "save me from my friends" when he sees the very same "gushers" now bringing forward for the same electorate, to…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Crick at Newbridge. Violent Attack on Sir Henry Parkes. the Blacktown-blayney Railway V. Perth-rockley Line. Crick an Abstainer

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 29 November 1890 · page 2

Last evening Mr. W. P. Crick addressed a large and enthusiastic meeting in Hade's Assembly Room. The building was well filled by a number of residents in…

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The West Macquarie Election. Public Meeting in Bathurst

National Advocate · Monday 1 December 1890 · page 2

Pursuant to an advertisement in the National Advocate that Mr. A. G. Taylor, M.L.A., would address the electors of West Macquarie from the balcony of…

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West Macquarie Election. an Open Air Meeting. Mr. Willis on the Stump

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 1 December 1890 · page 2

The meeting convened for Saturday night in [?] of the Club House Hotel was a somewhat same affair for although a large crowd had assembled in order to hear Mr. A. G. Taylor…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Unimportant Business

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 December 1890 · page 2

In the Assembly last night only some preliminary and unimportant business was transacted…

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West Macquarie Election. Nomination of Candidates. the Fight Between Mr. Crick and Mr. Boyd. Their Speeches on the Hustings. Mr. Crick Holds the Crowd Spellbound. Mr. Boyd Repeats His Address of Friday Day Night. a Show of Electors' Hands Decides in Favor of Mr. Crick by Four to One. a Poll Demanded by Mr. Boyd

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 December 1890 · page 2

The nomination of candidates for the election of a member to fill the vacancy in the West Macquarie electorate took place at Perth yesterday in a pavilion…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Boyd's Candidature. a Rowdy Meeting. Crick's Conduct Exposed. the Rule of Rowdyism & BOO-HOO

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 December 1890 · page 2

Last evening one of the noisiest meetings that ever took place in Bathurst was held in front of Mrs. Read's Oxford Hotel. There were between 1800 and 2000…

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Municipal Elections

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 December 1890 · page 2

Messrs. Rainford and Buckle have been elected aldermen for the Council in Sydney, and Messrs. Christie and Robertson as auditors…

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The West Macquarie Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 December 1890 · page 4

A correspondent writing to the Bathurst press, and signing himself "Protectionist," says that many of his party are in a quandary, as they cannot, vote for Mr. Boyd…

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In Parliament. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 December 1890 · page 2

The Assembly carried. Mr. Reid's motion in favor of a comprehensive system of law reform. Other business was without material…

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West Macquarie Election

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 December 1890 · page 2

[The following matter appeared in the Special Edition of the National Advocate published at noon yesterday, and is reproduced for the benefit of our country…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Crick's Advocates. a Disappointed Crowd. Willis and Taylor Absent

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 December 1890 · page 2

Last evening a large crowd of people assembled in front of Miller's Hotel, Russell-street, for the purpose of hearing addresses in support of Mr. Crick's…

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In Parliament SYDNEY, Thursday. the Census Bell

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 December 1890 · page 3

In the Assembly last evening the preliminary resolutions in favor of the introduction of a Census Bill were passed…

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West Macquarie Election. Mr. Boyd at Fitzgerald's Valley

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 December 1890 · page 2

Mr. Boyd addressed the electors at Cameron's, Fitzgerald's Valley, last night and met with a good reception. Mr. Davis was in the chair, and a vote of…

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The Mayoral Election

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 December 1890 · page 3

It is quite possible that Mr. Sydney Burdekin will be reelected mayor of Sydney for the ensuing year…

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